babouche

A woman slips on a pair of embroidered babouches by the door.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of slipper: "babouche" refers to a soft, backless slipper, typically made of leather, with a pointed toe that curls upward. This footwear is traditional in North Africa and the Middle East.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She bought a pair of embroidered babouches at the Moroccan market. (A soft, backless slipper with a pointed toe.)
  • The babouche is often worn indoors for comfort. (A traditional slipper used inside homes.)

Advanced Usage

• "babouche slipper": a specific style of footwear, often used as a synonym for the word itself.
  • The babouche slipper is popular in many cultures for its ease and style. (The traditional slipper is widely appreciated.)

Variants and Related Words

• Babouches (noun, plural): multiple pairs of this type of slipper.
  • The shop sold a variety of babouches in different colors. (Several pairs of the traditional slippers.)

Synonyms

• Slipper: a lightweight, comfortable shoe for indoor wear.
• Mule: a backless shoe, though often with a heel, similar in design to a babouche.

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